Watching History Unfold

August 10
I just watched one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history. It was the men's 4X100 meter relay. The US were going up against France who said they would crush the Americans. Everyone was sure France would win it. I had hope and believed they could do it. They are amazing! It was so close, I was shouting at the TV willing them it win. And they didby just a split second. Not only that but it broke the world record by three or four seconds. It was so insane. I had to watch the medal cerimony. And as the national anthem played I could not help but taer up. I believe I tear up whenever I hear it. I'm tearing up just thinkging about it. It's great to live in this country-the promised land. A place where I can be free to live with out fear or opression. Where I can worship how I may. And those freedoms are defended by so many great men and women. This nation is so blessed. I am so blessed.

Unhappy Endings

August 2
Grrr! I really hate it when I get into something such as a show or a book (show being all forms -tv, movie, play) and they just kill off a main person. I get so attached and connected to them, concerned about their "life" then it's taken away. And it's just not the same. Lately that's all the writers have been doing. On every season finale someone has died or they've broken up a group of people in some form or another. I was just telling my mom how I am really enjoying this new Robin Hood series on BBCA. Then tonight they kill two people I really like. One a super major player in the story of Robin Hood. It's like it's tainted now. I'm not sure I'll be watching next season. But to ease my upset mind I've decided to take this way of thinking so everything will be alright...The person dies then they go to heaven where they receive and joyfully accept the gospel. If they are parted from the one they love then both lovers accept and get sealed so they can be together than death do they part. A happy ending after all.
Now shifting a bit I'd like to quickly say how awesome Ammon was (I'm sure he still is). Everyone likes him for the cutting off of the arms of the wicked men but it's what he did after that makes me admire him. He shows he's a hard core missionary, a true disciple of God. I love his conversation with the king about it. How he uses his actions as a teaching tool. He is so humble and gives the glory to God. He is nonstop serving the people plus he's so patient (I don't know if I'd wait for over an hour for the king to make a comment on a simple question). So awesome, what a great man! Fav. quote from Ammon is in Alma 18:34&35

Party!

July 29
I have been given an assignment by Manda and Scott after visiting them (two of my favorite people) to write down my thoughts at night and then share them in my blog. I call it a brain party as I tend to have a whole bunch of random thoughts as I try to sleep. It's like they are having a party in my brain and that's why I can't sleep. So here I am writing away. And what pray tell is on my mind tonight? Many things of course but the main thing is people being burned to death. Not a fan-what a horrible way to die. Whoever thought hey here's a fire and here's this person I don't like let's put them together and see what happens, clearly had serious issues. I cannot fathom being a bystander (especially one that's good with what's going on) let alone the one that puts flame to another person. How could one function after doing such a thing? And why in the world was it so popular for various times throughout history? To think of all the lives that were ended in such a horrific way- the righteous people who followed Alma and Amulek, Abinadi, the Spanish Inquisition, the "witch" trials, the Nazis, and even today when seriously disturbed people decide that's how they want to end someones life. I truly don't get how anyone can be okay with making someone suffer. I do take comfort from what Alma says on this subject. In Alma 14:11 that those whose lives are taken are with the lord. Their blood will be a witness against those who shed it- ultimate justice will be served.
**There's A Party In My Tummy (form Yo Gabba Gabba-don't ask)**
-I often have songs going through my head like a sound track

Brain Party

What's up with this new blog of mine? Let me tell ya. I was inspired and given the challenge to do this while I was hangin with Scott and Manda. We were discussing blogs as well as how random I tend to be the later it gets. I was given the assignment to write things down that are going through my head before bed. As I have already been doing so this wasn't hard. I just need to put it on here for all to scratch their heads and say, "What in the world?" Just remember, you asked for it! Now I won't share everything in my jornal as some things are private. Also Not every entry will be from there. I might have something to say during the waking hours (such as now). Now you know why I'm an insomniac, I have a lot going on upstairs.

sticker shock

The other day I'm cruising along with the windows down jamming out to the music, just minding my own business. A car matches my speed and the guy in it yells something to me. I thought at first something was wrong. This is what follows...(M-me G-guy) M:What? G:Is that sticker from Hawaii? (Referring to my sea turtle Honu) M:Umm...Yes. G:What part did you go to? M:It was a gift. G: That's too bad you need to go it's beautiful! Our conversation kind of ended there as I had to turn. How random is that? He did have his own Hawaiian type stickers on his car. But needless to say I wasn't expecting this in the least.

a scolded child ;)

I have been super scolded for not keeping up with my blog. So here I am head hung typing away giving all an update as to me. I am alive and well. As most of you know I've spent the last month helping my brothers get the arcade Adam has been dreaming of opening up and ready to open. It was a crazy month where I was either nannying or at the arcade (so much black paint). But now it's open and I have more free time. If you'd like to check out the website for the arcade it's http://www.gamegridarcade.com and it'd be great to have you come and enjoy the fruits of our labor. I have found that I am hooked on pinball, I love it. There are two to keep me happy. I already set two high scores on Shrek. I tell you it's interesting being a nanny, I went to the girls dance recital, it was darling. Now they want to know why I'm not at this or at that. They even shared a lovely stomach virus with me that I just got over a day or so ago. Last week I experienced what it was like to be bit by a dog. It wasn't bad, however it wasn't pleasant. It was the neighbor's dog that just decided my legs looked tasty. I went to Joni & Nate's wedding, saw lots of people and then visited my Manda. It was nice. There you have it. If you would like more talk to me.

I'm It

One Word Answers

1. Where is your cell phone? ……………….. Stool
2. Your significant other?…………………. DreamGuy
3. Your hair?……………………………… Blonde
4. Your mother? ……………………………Great
5. Your father?……………………………. Worker
6. Your favorite thing?…………………….. Chapstick
7. Your dream last night?…………………… Random
8. Your favorite drink……………………… Water
9. Your dream/goal?………………………… Mom
10. The room you’re in?…………………….. Family
11. Your ex?………………………………. Lame
12. Your fear?…………………………….. Alone
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years……….. Married
14. Where were you last night?………………. Manda's
15. What you’re not?……………………….. Rich
16. Muffins……………………………….. Yum
17. One of your wish list items?……………..Laptop
18. Where you grew up?………………………Utah
20. What are you wearing?…………………… Clothes
21. Your TV?………………………………. Upstairs
22. Your pets?…………………………….. Adorable
23. Your computer? ………………………… Nonexistant
24. Your life?…………………………….. Great
25. Your mood?…………………………….. Mello
26. Missing someone?……………………….. Yep
27. Your car?……………………………… British
28. Something you’re not wearing?……………. Shoes
29. Favorite Store?………………………… B&N
30. Your summer?…………………………… Started
31. Like someone?………………………….. Usually
32. Your favorite color?……………………. Blue
33. Last time you laughed……………………Today
34. Last time you cried?……………………. Yesturday
I tag Aim and Drea!